ICE Detention of Immigrants at Hearings Sparks Outrage

Immigration attorney Attorney Martinez recently shared alarming information about the detention of immigrants at their court hearings. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has reported an increase in detentions, particularly affecting those who have been in the U.S. for less than two years. "They can easily give you an expedited removal, which means they can deport you without a hearing," Attorney Martinez explains, highlighting the vulnerability of these individuals. The situation is further complicated by reports of families being deported together, including cases of mothers nursing infants being arrested. Even court rulings to prevent detention are reportedly being ignored, with ICE agents showing up in unmarked vehicles. Attorney Martinez states, "The compliance from these judges who are colluding with ICE and rubber-stamping these dismissals so that they can hand these immigrants over to ICE is an absolute violation of their integrity." This raises serious concerns about due process and fairness within the immigration system, prompting calls for further investigation and reform. The attorney also lists specific cities where these detentions are reportedly occurring.